Winslow Township Secures a Solid Victory Over St. Augustine

photo by: Lukas Guerrier

In a game that was anticipated to be a tight contest, Winslow Township displayed skill, strategy, and sportsmanship to secure a 21-7 win over St. Augustine, advancing their season record amidst energetic crowd support.

 The game started off with both teams showing strong defensive skills, leading to a scoreless first quarter. The atmosphere was tense as each team looked to break the deadlock. The Hermits finally capitalized on a turnover when Julian Turney dashed 34 yards to the end zone, giving St. Augustine a 7-0 lead.

Winslow responded before the half, with Roman Duckett punching in a 3-yard touchdown run, evening the score at 7-7. The balanced attack from Winslow began to show signs of breaking down St. Augustine’s defense as the teams headed into halftime tied.

Winslow took control in the third quarter. A huge catch from Marcus Upton set the stage for a 2-yard touchdown pass from Parker to Cam Miller, putting Winslow ahead 14-7. The crowd was electrified as Winslow started to dominate both offensively and defensively. The decisive moment came in the fourth quarter when NaKeem Powell got behind the defense to catch a 20-yard touchdown pass from Parker, extending Winslow's lead to 21-7. This play highlighted Winslow’s strategic execution and ability to capitalize on critical moments.

With a running clock initiated, Winslow maintained their lead, showcasing strong game management and defensive prowess to close out the game. The final whistle marked a significant victory for Winslow Township, as they remain undefeated at 4-0.

The Eagles pick up a big ranked win and move on to Millville next week for a significant South Jersey showdown. The team looks forward to building on this performance, aiming to maintain their momentum.